Irene Zundel Explained

Irene Zundel (born 1958), is a Mexican sculptor, painter and photographer. Her sculpture is made of different materials and has been shown around the world. Zundel lives and works in Mexico City.[1]

Biography

Zundel was born in Mexico City in 1958.[2] Zundel was influenced at an early age by the works of M.C. Escher.[3] Between 1977 and 1981 she attended the Philadelphia College of Art where she studied graphic design.[4] After coming back to Mexico, Zundel was influenced to become a fine artist after an experience with multi-sensory therapy. Eventually, she moved on to working with sculpture, using acrylic to create her art.[5] Throughout her career she has moved on to working with other materials, such as wax, pottery, iron and recently Plexiglass.

Zundel has received the Italian award, Premio Italia per L'arte and exhibited at the Franz Mayer Museum.[6]

Individual exhibits

Collective exhibits

Artwork and exhibitions

INFLICTO

A series of 15 sculptures and photographs, all constructed by Irene Zundel. The artist's intent here is to move the observer's attention from a museum configuration and interactive video.[8] [9]

Mas Allá de lo Aparente

A series of 12 sculptures including wood over acrylic, canvas and Plexiglass. Here the artist plays with light and its projections.[10] Irene pays special attention to making pieces that change as the observer walks around them, playing with what is real and unreal.[11] Colors, figures and patterns emerge from her plexiglass artwork constituting a play of perspectives,. Here Irene pays special attention to the observer's position and immersion. This exhibit traveled from Venice and Berlin.[12]

When this exhibit traveled to Berlin, it formed part of the inauguration of the Mexican Cultural Institute in Germany.

This exhibit traveled to Ankara, Turkey and was exhibited July thru August 2018 at CerModern Art Museum.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. News: Diario de Puebla - México presente en Italia a través de la exposición Irene Zundel. 4 June 2017. Diario de Puebla. 2018-05-22. es-es.
  2. Web site: La escultora mexicana Zundel presenta en Venecia su más reciente obra. MacMasters. Merry. 1 June 2017. La Jornada San Luis. es-ES. 2018-05-22.
  3. News: Irene Zundel explora la interacción entre luz, espacio y perspectiva. Mendoza. Alejandro. 2017-11-13. El País. 2018-05-22. es. 1134-6582.
  4. News: Irene Zundel atrae miradas en Venecia. 20 June 2017. El Siglo de Torreón. 2018-04-20. es-MX.
  5. News: La artista judeo mexicana, Irene Zundel, estrena exposición en Venecia - Enlace Judío. 2017-06-05. Enlace Judío. 2018-05-22. es-MX.
  6. News: Irene Zundel presenta Inflicto. Hubard. Mary. 2014-07-01. The Happening. 2018-05-22. es-ES.
  7. Web site: Biografia. irenezundel.com. es-ES. 2018-04-20.
  8. News: El Museo Franz Mayer presenta INFLICTO de Irene Zundel - Revista Exigente. 2014-06-19. Revista Exigente. 2018-04-20. es-MX.
  9. News: Presentación ?INFLICTO? de Irene Zundel. 2014-06-11. Glits. 2018-04-20. es-ES.
  10. Web site: Irene Zundel llegará a Venecia. 1 June 2017. Vanguardia. es. 2018-04-20.
  11. News: Inauguran Instituto Cultural de México en Alemania. 2018-02-01. El Universal. 2018-04-20. es.
  12. News: Irene Zundel explora la interacción entre luz, espacio y perspectiva. Mendoza. Alejandro. 2017-11-13. El País. 2018-04-20. es. 1134-6582.
  13. Web site: Irene Zundel presenta su exposición "Más allá de lo aparente" .::Diario Imagen On Line::.. www.diarioimagen.net. es-ES. 2018-08-15.
  14. News: La artista mexicana Irene Zundel presentará una exposición en Turquía. 2018-07-11. El Universal. 2018-08-15. es.

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